BTT Web Series

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WV Birth to Three is pleased to announce the December Webinar schedule! Orientation to WV Birth to Three (3 Contact Hours) This webinar is designed for individuals who are considering enrolling in WV Birth to Three.  Participants will learn the legal and philosophical foundations of Part C of IDEA, how early intervention is implemented in West Virginia, and expectations for practitioners providing services within WV Birth to Three. The training includes an overview of family centered services, the IFSP process, procedural safeguards (family rights), required system components, personnel standards, and enrollment procedures. Please join us for the Orientation Training on Thursday, December 6, 2012 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM To register, copy and paste this internet link into your browser and click enter. https://student.gototraining.com/r/7494339770879156992 Transition Training- New Requirements under Part C of IDEA   (3 Contact Hours) On July 1, 2012, WV Birth to Three in collaboration with the WV Department of Education will begin implementing revised policies and procedures to meet the new Federal Regulations under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA, 2004) for the transition of children from Part C to Part B or other needed services. This webinar will provide practitioners and service coordinators an overview of the new components for transition including; revised transition timelines and activities, required documentation, review of revised forms, and discussion of strategies to support children and families in a smooth, seamless transition to appropriate services and supports at age three. Please join us the Transition Training on Thursday, December 6, 2012 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM To register, copy and paste this internet link into your browser and click enter.  https://student.gototraining.com/r/7541619870472467968  Child Abuse, Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA) 3 Contact Hours Research over the past ten years has helped professionals in the field of early childhood begin to broaden our understanding of the influence of genetics and the environment on the development of young children.  Because of this research, Congress, in 2003, enacted legislation to establish formal links between Part C early intervention programs and the state child welfare agencies through the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act.  This session will provide participants the latest research on the effects of: child abuse, neglect and maternal substance abuse on the development of infants and toddlers; current CPS policy for referring CAPTA families to WV Birth to Three; and effective practices for working with children/families engaged with the Child Welfare System.  Please join us the CAPTA Training on Thursday, December 13, 2012 from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM To register, copy and paste this internet link into your browser and click enter.  https://student.gototraining.com/r/128704779425305600 Child Outcome Summary Form (COSF) Participants will learn the background for the current emphasis on outcomes measurement in early childhood and specifically under Part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).  Participants will also gain increased understanding of the purpose of an outcomes measurement system, and the purpose and use of the Child Outcome Summary Form (COSF) as it relates to measuring individual child progress and the WV Birth to Three System’s ability to achieve broader systemic outcomes for individual children and families.   Please join us the COSF Training on Friday, December 14, 2012 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM To register, copy and paste this internet link into your browser and click enter.  https://student.gototraining.com/r/6816564519721672704  WV Birth to Three Lunch and Learn – The Imagination Library and Make A Wish Foundation (2 Contact Hours) The Imagination Library The Imagination Library has come to West Virginia!!!  In 1996, Dolly Parton launched an exciting new effort, Dolly Parton's Imagination Library, to benefit the children of her home county in East Tennessee, USA. Dolly's vision was to foster a love of reading among her county’s preschool children and their families by providing them with the gift of a specially selected book each month. By mailing high quality, age-appropriate books directly to their homes, she wanted children to be excited about books and to feel the magic that books can create. Moreover, she could insure that every child would have books, regardless of their family’s income.    Join us as Robin Taylor, Director of the Imagination Library for WV provides us with information on how you can get involved in signing parents up for this fabulous resource. Make a Wish Foundation Since 1980, the Make-A-Wish Foundation® has enriched the lives of children with life-threatening medical conditions through its wish-granting work. The Foundation's mission reflects the life-changing impact that a Make-A-Wish® experience has on children, families, referral sources, donors, sponsors and entire communities.  A network of nearly 25,000 volunteers, enable the Make-A-Wish Foundation to serve children with life-threatening medical conditions. Volunteers serve as wish granters, fundraisers, special events assistants and in numerous other capacities.  Join us as Booby Spears, provides us with information on how to make a referral and how to become involved as a volunteer. Please join us for this webinar on December 11, 2012 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM To register, copy and paste this internet link into your browser and click enter.  https://student.gototraining.com/r/7832133932187767552 Occupational Therapy Community of Practice (2 Contact Hours) What is an OT Community of Practice?  The Occupational Therapy Community of Practice is designed to provide a framework for WV Birth to Three Occupational Therapists from across the state to share information, skills and knowledge.  What happens in a Community of Practice?  Members of the Community of Practice learn together through topical webinars and readings, sharing knowledge and experiences, reflecting on their own knowledge and skills, and supporting each other in making changes to evidenced based practices. This first PT Community of Practice will be an opportunity for Occupational Therapists to share ideas and to plan next steps.  If you are new to Birth to Three and in need of a way to learn from other Occupational  Therapists or been with us for years and want a forum to share ideas and support others, please join us for this planning webinar. Occupational Therapists are welcome on Thursday, December 13, 2012 from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM To register, copy and paste this internet link into your browser and click enter.  https://student.gototraining.com/r/5156437201622833152